Stargazer

By Claudia Gray

The second novel in the internationally bestselling EVERNIGHT series – a vampire romance with a shocking twist.

Evernight Academy is an exclusive boarding school for the most beautiful and dangerous students of all… and Bianca has always been told it’s her destiny to be just like them.

But Bianca fell in love with Lucas – sworn enemy of her kind, and when his true identity was revealed he fled the school.
Although they may be separated, Bianca and Lucas cannot give each other up. She will risk anything for the chance to see him again, even if that means coming face to face with the hunters of Black Cross or keeping secrets from those whom she loves the most.

However, Bianca isn’t the only one keeping secrets and when Evernight is attacked by an evil force she discovers that the truth she thought she knew is only the beginning…

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins UK
• Release date: Apr 29, 2010
• ISBN: 9780007371013

Claudia Gray

Claudia Gray is the pseudonym of New Orleans-based writer Amy Vincent, the author of the New York Times bestselling Evernight series. She has worked as a lawyer, a journalist, a disc jockey, and an extremely poor waitress. Her grandparents' copy of Mysteries of the Unexplained is probably the genesis of her fascination with most things mysterious and/or inexplicable.

Reviews for Stargazer

[aridy_1 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I'm sort of sad that I started reading this series. The romance is laid on thick and the female character is just a weak, needy child.

[anniik_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I really, really enjoyed this book. I started it as something to read before bed, couldn't put it down, and finished it in one night. It's a well written book with an interesting story, and the female lead is far less annoying than she is in some other popular vampire books (not naming names of course...Bella...Elena...). I also like the unique vampire mythology, that borrows a lot from the traditional Dracula/Anne Rice sort of vampire while at the same time adding its own very original twists.

That said, Bianca was starting to annoy me a little. The more and more she went on and on about how awesome Lucas was, the more annoyed I became that she didn't notice how wonderful Balthazar was. I liked the Romeo and Juliet analogy - because the whole book is, in a sense, Romeo and Juliet with vampires (and a love triangle) - but mostly because Bianca and Lucas are like Romeo and Juliet - they don't know each other well enough through a few passionate meetings to really be anything other than infatuated with each other. Of course they're teenagers, so what can one expect, right?

And yes, yes, I know Balthazar said he was just using her because she reminded him of someone else that he won't tell her about. But I don't believe that, even if he does say it. His feelings with her, his relationship with her, was more real than anything I saw between Bianca and Lucas, and it annoyed me that she was ready to throw away what seemed to be her chance at real happiness in order to throw herself at a guy she barely knows and who had been a great big jerk far more than once. I don't know, maybe it's just my sympathy for the underdog, but I really think Bianca is making a REALLY BAD decision here. Of course, she's acting exactly like an impulsive teenager, so I guess it's perfectly realistic in that sense.

[abigailadams26 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Bianca, Lucas and Balthazar return in this compulsively readable follow-up to Claudia Gray's Evernight, the most enjoyable vampire novel I have read since L.J. Smith - creator of the Night World series - took a hiatus from writing in the late 1990s. Separated by seemingly insurmountable differences, Bianca and Lucas are still very much in love, and determined to find a way to be together. When Balthazar catches Bianca returning to Evernight from a secret meeting with Lucas, he strikes a bargain with her: he'll help the star-crossed lovers meet, if they'll help him track down his estranged sister Charity, who has fallen in with a dangerous vampire tribe. But none of them - not Bianca and Lucas, not Balthazar - could have foreseen the chain of events this bargain would set in motion, or the consequences for both human and vampire...I'm always a little cautious in approaching the sequel to a book I have thoroughly enjoyed, as it can be such a disappointment to find that it does not fulfill the promise of its predecessor. Fortunately, Stargazer is a worthy second chapter in the Evernight series - entertaining, emotionally involving, and thoughtful. As both Bianca and Lucas struggle with the knowledge that their world is more complex than they had ever imagined, that the conflict between vampire and human is not so clear-cut, Balthazar's unexpected depths and tragic history emerge. I enjoyed watching the characters learn and grow, and although I was able to predict certain narrative developments, I remained riveted until the very end. Now... if only the third installment were already available!

[sgcastellini · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

A lot better than the first one! I bet they get better each time:)

[sammii507 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I really, really enjoyed this book. I started it as something to read before bed, couldn't put it down, and finished it in one night. It's a well written book with an interesting story, and the female lead is far less annoying than she is in some other popular vampire books (not naming names of course...Bella...Elena...). I also like the unique vampire mythology, that borrows a lot from the traditional Dracula/Anne Rice sort of vampire while at the same time adding its own very original twists.

That said, Bianca was starting to annoy me a little. The more and more she went on and on about how awesome Lucas was, the more annoyed I became that she didn't notice how wonderful Balthazar was. I liked the Romeo and Juliet analogy - because the whole book is, in a sense, Romeo and Juliet with vampires (and a love triangle) - but mostly because Bianca and Lucas are like Romeo and Juliet - they don't know each other well enough through a few passionate meetings to really be anything other than infatuated with each other. Of course they're teenagers, so what can one expect, right?

And yes, yes, I know Balthazar said he was just using her because she reminded him of someone else that he won't tell her about. But I don't believe that, even if he does say it. His feelings with her, his relationship with her, was more real than anything I saw between Bianca and Lucas, and it annoyed me that she was ready to throw away what seemed to be her chance at real happiness in order to throw herself at a guy she barely knows and who had been a great big jerk far more than once. I don't know, maybe it's just my sympathy for the underdog, but I really think Bianca is making a REALLY BAD decision here. Of course, she's acting exactly like an impulsive teenager, so I guess it's perfectly realistic in that sense.

[bookishthings · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This is the second book in the Evernight series. I’m still on the fence about whether I will finish this series. I most likely will because it bugs me to leave a series unfinished. There were parts that I love about this book, and parts that I couldn’t stand.

Bianca starts seeing strange things at Evernight Academy at night. At first she thinks it’s a coincidence, but learns that these attacks seem to be focused around her.

Bianca is keeping secrets regarding Lucas, and the school and her family are keeping other secrets. Who will be the first one to spill???

I do like the characters, and the fact that Bianca is so gung-ho on finding a way to be with Lucas, her true love. Secretly though, I wish Bianca would date Balthazar. I mean, he’s sweet and truly cares about her wellbeing. He is also competent, and very well respected. He shows her how much he cares for her throughout this book, and it seems like it’s never going to pay off for him. My heart breaks for him.

Like I said earlier, I will probably finish this series. It might not be something you like, but it is pretty intriguing.

[mrsdanaalbasha · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The book returns to Bianca's story a few months later. Both she and Lucas will stop at nothing to see each other again—even if it means living a life of secrets and lies. But even as Bianca finds herself torn between two worlds, she soon discovers they aren't the only ones keeping secrets.

[allandanybooks · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book was better than the first. There was more action in it and more mysteries. There wasn't so much Lucas in it and that was the only negative part of the book. Stargazer was also a little bit more complicated, there were many new details in it. I enjoyed it though and I am going to read the third part as soon as I can.

[theyodamom · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Enjoyable and full of unexpected twists. This dark YA UF is interesting at all points in the story. The characters are fascinating and damaged. Their struggles are sometimes difficult to read and heart breaking. They grow with them and the story takes off... I can't wait to see what is next

[mephistia · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I heart this book. I heart this author, actually. I suspect this is just a trilogy, but I really hope not -- I think Claudia Gray is right up there with Kristen Britain as far as 'Awesome Author's Whose Books Must Be Read At All Costs.'

To qualify: I don't like vampire lit. I don't know if I've ever mentioned that before (maybe a hundred times or two) but I really do not like vampire lit. It didn't matter if it was Anne Rice, Stephen King, Charlaine Harris or Stephanie Meyers, up until this year you couldn't convince me there was vampire lit I could stomach. Although I do like Harris' werewolves.

It wasn't like I was unreasonably biased, either -- I'd give the stuff a try, I'd read it. I just would finish it and feel like I'd wasted my time. At least, with Rice, King's and Harris' I felt that way. With Meyers, I felt as though I'd actually done damage to my brain by reading that sh*t.

Something about the whole immortal/mortal love dynamic that's always written in. I hate it. I also really dislike how it's almost always handled from the human p.o.v., and when it's handled from the vampires, it's all about how s/he's a tortured unhappy soul of the centuries.

Anyway, Claudia Gray is the one author of vampire lit I can handle. I don't know what it is. Maybe

*series spoiler* *series spoiler* *series spoiler*

It's that she doesn't let you know the main character is a vampire until halfway through the first book. I mean, the hints and signs are there, but you don't really catch on until a third to half-way through. So you're all bonding with this regular teenage girl, and then *bam* you find she's a vampire.

*back to our regular review*

Or maybe it's Gray's unique take on the whole supernatural thing (explained in book 2) -- I really liked it. I felt it was somewhat limiting as far as supernatural creatures go, but hey, it's her universe and her take, and it's an incredibly creative and poetic explanation. I loved it.

Maybe it's just that she's that great of a writer -- which if anyone else agrees with me, Gray should be very happy, because I've just rated her above Stephen King, Anne Rice, Stephanie Meyer and Charlaine Harris.

I just know that I like her writing enough that when I saw Stargazer on the shelf at Barnes and Noble, a squeal of delight fell from my lips, I grabbed it off the shelf, and I did a little dance right there in the aisle. It's a must-have.

[christiesbookreviews · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Again I enjoyed this book :) I got to read the advanced reader that she sent to my work after meeting her! This is a fun series! Great for teen vampire readers and those who liked twilight! It's different which is nice! Great job Claudia gray!

[damarisgcr · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I thought this book was better than book 1 and book 1 was also a 5 star for me. I can not wait for Hourglass the third book in Claudia Gray's Evernight series.

[emc_n · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This is the second book in the Evernight series and I have to say that the storyline did improve a bit. I'm still not fully convinced that I will really, really love this series...right now...I like it, but I am definitely going to need quite a bit more to the story for me to really get into it as much as I was hoping.Bianca and Lucas are being rebellious teenagers with secrets to boot. He is a part of a group called the Black Cross which are vampire hunters...and of course...Bianca goes to a vampire academy with vampire parents. Balthazar is, by far, my favorite character in the entire series. He is much better fleshed-out than Lucas and Bianca...and he is easily the more appealing choice for Bianca (as far as love triangles go). Bianca doesn't see Balthazar like she sees Lucas. She "loves" Lucas...but cares a lot about Balthazar (who is a very old, but very attractive vampire). He also cares so much about Bianca (who acts like a spoiled-brat most of the time) that he even helps her to sneak out of the academy to visit with Lucas, who had to flee at the end of the first book because his cover as a member of the Black Cross was blown.This installment in the series included a paranormal element...the wraith (basically, ghosts). There is something seriously weird going on that you can easily figure out has to do with Bianca & her becoming a full vampire or not...but it was kind of confusing and strange (to say the least). I have concluded that her parents are pretty sucky (no vampire pun intended) at raising a child...regardless of what she is or might become. I liked them a lot in the first book, but now they seem just as spooky and untrustworthy as the uber-creepy Mrs. Bethany (the headmistress).If you love vampires (or the supernatural & paranormal in general) I would recommend this book [series]. They are quick reads, but if you're looking for a lot of depth in the plot or characters, this probably isn't going to turn out to be a super-satisfying read for you.I have bought all of the books that have been released, so I DO plan on reading all of them...I am hoping that the series gets better as it progresses, so we'll see!

[cattytonks1503 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

stargazer is a good book .. i found my self not wanting it put it down and waiting to read it form cover to cover . i found my self hopping that Balthazar and Bianca would get closer to a real relationship but Im not against Lucas and Bianca. i found its more a romeo and Juliet romance between them yes they fit together but at times i think that Balthazar might be better for her . over all i liked the book and i would read it again .

[bookluvrmindy · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

After I devoured Evernight, I was thrilled when this book was available for pickup at the library. And guess what? I loved it! I think I liked this one better than the first! Even though the twists were not as shocking as the first book, I couldn't take my hands off this one (unless I was biting my nails) until I was finished. I am going to have to buy these books when the next one comes out in a few weeks.

[katiedoll_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Stargazer pleasantly surprised me; it was far better than the first book, Evernight, and gave me hope that I’ll enjoy the rest of the series a lot more than I had previously predicted.Lucas is absent in many scenes, which irritated me quite a bit at first. To me, at least, this is dominantly a love story, one of which Lucas plays a crucial rule. How were we to see how his slight vampire abilities were developing? What was happening with the Black Cross? How would he and Bianca maintain their relationship? Fortunately Claudia Gray managed to answer those questions with frequent, sneaky visits between the two lovers. And the absence of Lucas was enough to pave way for a completely new addition of plot: the wraiths. Some people didn’t care for it, but I absolutely love the new revelations and discoveries of Bianca’s existence regarding the wraiths. Their scenes were terrifying and shocking and it gave me a new appreciation for the series.Balthazar was another reason why I’ve begun to really like this series. I didn’t care so much for him in Evernight, but in Stargazer, we learn a lot more about him. He’s sweet, determined to win over his sister and the lengths he’d go to make Bianca happy is adorable. Don’t get me wrong, as of right now I’m still Team Lucas, but Balthazar is close behind.Overall, I really enjoyed Stargazer. It combines everything you liked from the first novel - the characters, the romance, the eerie setting - with a new intensity and enemy that will have you on the edge of your seat. If you’ve read Evernight and, like me, wasn’t crazy for it, I think you should give Stargazer a try! You might get a new outlook on the series! I’m definitely excited to get my hands on Hourglass.

[deedee10_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was a good novel to add to Evernight. You can really see the problem of Lucas being a human and Bianca being a vampire. You also can't help but think that Bianca should stick with Balthazar as she figths and argues with Lucas. I can't wait to read Hourglass and Afterlife when I can get my hands on them. You can feel the internal struggle that they both feel. Their emotions and feelings are real and obvious to us.

[xxlovelyxladyxx · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wow. What to say about this book....well first off, it most definitely lived up to its reputation and was far better than the first. And of course, the love triangle between Lucas, Bianca, and Balthazar was also a great touch. But along with this book's great point's there were also some....not so great points I happened to notice.Let's start off with the good points: what an AMAZING COVER! Three words to sum it up? Gorgeous, beautiful, and stunning. And the plot? Also incredibly creative. It was fresh, it was new, and there were surprises at every turn, just when you thought you understood what was going on. And I do love Bianca and Lucas. They're a very cute YA couple and because I haven't had the chance to read this series in such a long time, I forgot that. And the characters? They felt so real to me, each and every one.Now for the bad points: although the book was written fantastically, I found the beginning to be rather dull and hard to get through. I suppose all books can go through these sort of phases but for some reason, this book's start off wasn't as eye-opening as I had hoped. The plot - although extremely creative and very nail-biting - was slightly predictable for the first half of the book. I called it before it came and as fun as that is to do, it isn't fun to do that constantly.All in all, I truly did love this breathtaking sequel by Claudia Grey and I can hardly wait to read the third installment of the series: Hourglass.Rating: 5 out 5 Stars

[missnickynack · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Evernight Academy: an exclusive boarding school for the most beautiful, dangerous students of all-vampires. Bianca, born to two vampires, has always been told her destiny is to become one of them.But Bianca fell in love with Lucas-a vampire hunter sworn to destroy her kind. They were torn apart when his true identity was revealed, forcing him to flee the shool. Although they may be separated, Bianca and Lucas will not give each other up. She will risk anyhting for the chance to see him agian, even if it means coming face-to-face with the vampire hunters of Black Cross-ordecieving the powerful vampires of Evernight. Bianca's secrets will force her to live a life of lies. Yet Bianca isn't the only one keeping secrets. When Evernight is attacked by an evil force taht seems to target her, she discovers the truth she thought she knew is only the beginning.

[lost9in9stories · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Intrigue, action and suspense abound in the second book of the Evernight teen vampire series, a definite must read for all Evernight fans. Stargazer had been sitting on my shelf for a couple of months before I picked it up, I don’t know why I took so long to read it because I loved Evernight. Well I have now finished Stargazer and whilst not being my favourite of the series (I liked Evernight better) Stargazer is still an enjoyable read with many plot twists and turns. It’s a new school year at Evernight and Bianca is still separated from the love of her life, Lucas. Bianca will do anything to be with Lucas even if that means lying to the people she loves. However, whilst she might be hiding secrets, others in her life also have secrets of their own that have dire implications for Bianca. I just have to say I did find the plot to be slow going at the start of the novel but don’t let that put you off because things start to pick up. I also have to give props to Claudia Gray for the plot, there were so many revelations I did not see coming at all which is very refreshing, I love to be surprised!Many of the main and supporting characters from Evernight are back including Raquel, Balthazar and Lucas. I loved the relationship between Lucas and Bianca in the first book so I was a bit worried Lucas wasn’t going to feature too much in stargazer (with Lucas leaving Evernight) but fear not Lucas fans he is in the book and is just as brooding and caring towards Bianca as ever, that boy would do anything for Bianca, it’s so sweet! We also get to find out a bit more of Balthazar, whose relationship with Bianca really develops in Stargazer especially because they both need each other for something (sorry I don’t want to give it away). The relationship between Raquel and Bianca also developed more in Stargazer, I really felt for poor Raquel in Stargazer so it was nice to see her shut down her defenses and open up to Bianca. Bianca discovers a few revelations that she has to deal with whilst also trying to handle her ever increasing vampire tendencies, especially her ever increasing need for blood. Her belief of the good in all vampires is also tested when she witnesses the death of a vampire at the hands of another vampire and her parents reveal some shocking information about her birth.Apart from the romance aspect of the book we are also given more insight into the mysteries surrounding Evernight Academy, why exactly did Mrs.Bethany let in human students? We are also introduced to a new supernatural element, ghosts (or wraiths), which have their eyes on Bianca. What do they want with Bianca you say, well I don’t want to spoil the surprise but I wasn’t expecting it at all, so you know its’ good. A new vampire is also introduced who is not what she seems, I’m just going to say looks can be deceiving. Towards the end of the book the action really picked up, I couldn’t stop reading and then all of a sudden I was at the end of the book, good thing I had a copy of Hourglass!

[rivkat_2 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Sequel to Evernight, Bianca continues her dangerous relationship with vampire-hunter Lucas while struggling against her own desires, not to mention the attentions of fellow student/vampire Balthazar. The reappearance of Balthazar’s long-lost sister and the attentions of ghosts who seem to have a particular interest in Bianca complicate matters further. Bianca remains engaging, even if as is often the case the bad boy Balthazar’s attractions are more obvious than the good guy Lucas’s; exacerbated because for very good plot reasons Lucas is absent and Balthazar is not for much of the book.

[yaaddict · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Going into Stargazer, I was expecting it to be like alot of "in between" books in series. Kind of just a book that's a preface for the next book. And in the beginning it seemed like it would be. But as soon as I got into the good stuff, I found myself liking Stargazer better than the first one! There is another supernatural element added into the plot that adds to the excitement. There is also a new character that adds alot of drama. We also find out a little more about what's going on with Mrs. Bethany. That's all I want to say on the plot, because I don't want to spoil the surprise.We have some great character development in this book that just makes you love the characters more. Even though Lucas and Bianca were separated alot in this book, There are some great moments with them together that make up for it. They really grow as a couple. Bianca is still just as easy to love and root for as ever. I loved seeing more Balthazar in this one. The love triangle was turned up a few notches. After reading Stargazer, I have decided I want Balthazar as mine. Bianca can have Lucas, but I want Balthazar and all his yummyness. I just love how even though he is so much older than Bianca in real years, he always treats her as an equal (take some pointers Edward). Okay, moving on because I could talk about Balthazar all day.Bianca and Raquel's relationship as friends grows stronger. We get to see them both being there for each other during tough times. It was nice to see Bianca with a set girl friend. Vic was just as goofy and himself as before, but you can also see his intelligence behind the goofiness. There is something about Ranulf, with him being one of the oldest vampires and being so out of touch with the modern world, that makes me just love him and want to give him a hug. He had me laughing at some of the things he said.I still love that aspect of the story. How vampires lose touch of the modern world in time. It just makes sense, but I have never seen that in a vampire story before. Scenes like the vampires trying to drive a car or Balthazer learning dance revolution are awesome.My only dissappointment was the absence of Patrice, Bianca's roommate from the year before. She really grew on me in the last book. But there are so many fantastic characters that it didn't really bother me. The ending is action packed and ended at a scene that made me so happy I had the next book in the series at hand. I had to know the outcome of Bianca's new scenario. Stargazer was an excellent new installment to the series that I just coudn't put down. This is definitely a series not to be missed.

[flemmily · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I liked this book but am beginning to feel a tinge of annoyance at this series.I liked the star-crossed lovers aspect between Bianca and Lucas, but I liked Lucas less and less throughout the story. Maybe its because his aura of mystery is wearing off. I found myself rooting for Balthasar. I love the details when the vampires learn about modern culture and I hope there is some way to continue that in the next book. I was less engaged with Bianca's character in this book, I wanted more development and more details about her half vampire status.

[krau0098 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This is the second book in the Evernight series. There are supposed to be four books in the series. This book was much like the first book for me. If you liked the first book you will like this one. It is beautifully written, the first part is kind of boring and nothing happens, and then the last few chapters are so packed with action it's amazing.Bianca is returning to school after a grueling summer separated from Lucas. Upon returning to school she finds out that she is being haunted by wraiths. Much of the story deals with Bianca trying to get away from campus to secretly meet with Lucas. Balthazar is also in the story a lot.The pacing of this book matched the first book. It is pretty darn boring for the first two thirds. A lot of teenage angsting going on as Bianca feels sorry for herself because she can't be with Lucas. The wraith hauntings happen at wide intervals and are the only interesting thing in the beginning of the book. The end of the book however is packed with so many revelations and action scenes that it leaves you dizzy.This whole series has been much more well-written than the House of the Night series by PC and Kirsten Cast. Unfortunately the pacing is such that I find these books to be pretty dull. I don't really think Bianca is the most inspriing character either.The end of the book is fantastic and almost makes up for the slow beginning. The end was enough to make me want to know what happens in the next book. This book was definitely a transition novel that builds to the next book. This book is definitely not a stand alone; you need to read Evernight first. Also this book doesn't resolve much at all; so for any resolution you'll have to hang around for the next book "Hourglass".

[seekingflight · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

The sequel to Gray's Evernight. I found this lacked some of the originality and readability of its predecessor, although some elements were interesting enough that I will still be hunting down the next book in the series when it's released.

[monsterofbooks · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What can I say, I loved Evernight but I loved Stargazer more. Claudia Gray's Evernight series gets better by every new book in the series. Currently their is only 2. Stargazer picks up on Bianca's and Lucas's forbidden love and how they keep their relationship going. Of Course new characters come in play, and Balthazar helps Bianca stays with Lucas. The story was fast pace and kept me and probably other readers guessing what is happening. I like how Claudia Gray didn't just make this a "vampire" book, she also added other supernatural things which made the story a whole lot intereting. The only bad thing that I didn't like was the ending because it ended in a way that will want readers reading more. So why is that bad? Because the next book doesn't come out till March 2010 !! That's a long time away and I want to read more *cries*. Well all I can say is that I love, love this series so go check it out XD!!

[thebookcellar · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Stargazer lived up to all my expectations I had for it! It was a phenomonal continuation of Bianca's story that carried on Evernight's initial plot, with relationships between characters becoming much more complex. The characters become so much more defined, and really just jump off the page at you. I loved how in class, the things they discussed with Ms. Bethany totallly was symbolism for what happened with different characters in the book. In parts of Stargazer, Bianca got on my nerves. Some of her plans were so obviously going to go wrong, yet she agreed to go on with them. I never was quite sure where Stargazer was going to go next, and found myself pondering past events as I read forward. The end was definately something you wouldn't expect, which made it all the better.I was depressed when I got to the end, as I now have to wait until next spring for Hourglass, and hear more of Bianca's story.

[foxxyemceelouise · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I really REALLY did not like Evernight and I'm unsure why I bothered to read Stargazer. Suprisingly, it was better than Evernight, but some of the concepts and plot lines were still stupid. Not the biggest fan of the writing style either, but overall, better than Evernight, which made the read almost worth it.

[miranda_paige · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

This book is the second in a series. The first being Evernight. I must say that I liked Evernight much better. For some reason I couldn't really get into this one as much. It went a bit more slowly for me. It focused on too many different characters. All the bigger characters had some separate plot-line and it got a bit confusing. It forces the reader to work to keep track of it all and keeps them from getting into the story.I feel that this second part to the story is unnecessary. Evernight was perfect by itself. I give this book 2 and a half stars.

[anneweaver_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Another vampire school story, main character is female and somewhat weak - why is the Buffy stereotype so neglected? However, the story builds at the end, and shows promise - ie hook has been successfully baited and I will be eagerly awaiting the next book in the series. This will appeal to Twlight lovers, though not as compelling.